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MT05 FWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,591 mi
Last recorded71,591 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,591 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,047 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight craking on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre has slight craking on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,289 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,753 miles

clutch worn.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

passengers airbag swiched off.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch worn.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

passengers airbag swiched off.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,535 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,171 miles

nearside rear door and wheel arch slightly damaged

nearside retyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,753 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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MT05 FWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 FWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MT05 FWV registered?

MT05 FWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is MT05 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 FWV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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